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Aircraft Shot Down Near Huambo-Albano Machado Airport (D2-EHD)

Huambo-Albano Machado, AngolaTakeoff (climb)

On January 2, 1999, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration D2-EHD) operated by Transafrik was involved in an aviation accident near Huambo-Albano Machado, Angola during takeoff. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by a UNITA surface-to-air missile. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile shortly after takeoff from Huambo-Albano Machado Airport, killing all nine occupants.

Incident Overview A four-engine aircraft was destroyed by a surface-to-air missile while climbing shortly after departing from Huambo-Albano Machado Airport. The aircraft crashed approximately 20 kilometers north of the airport, near the village of Alto Chyumbu. All nine people on board were killed in the incident. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the aircraft was shot down by a UNITA surface-to-air missile. No other causes or contributing factors were identified in the provided source material. ## Location and Impact The crash site was located about 20 kilometers north of Huambo-Albano Machado Airport, in the vicinity of Alto Chyumbu. The incident resulted in the loss of all nine occupants.

Probable cause

Shot down by a UNITA surface-to-air missile.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jan 1999 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Huambo-Albano Machado, Angola?

A four-engine aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile shortly after takeoff from Huambo-Albano Machado Airport, killing all nine occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jan 1999 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Jan 1999 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration D2-EHD, operated by Transafrik, at Huambo-Albano Machado, Angola.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Shot down by a UNITA surface-to-air missile.

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